Tacoma’s third annual HONK! Fest is on September 20, 2025 in the McKinley Hill neighborhood. Bring a funky noisemaker, meet your neighbors, local musicians, and maybe even join a band!

Tacoma HONK! Fest is an accessible community music festival driven by the energetic performances of PNW street bands and cultural groups in public spaces. And it’s free of charge!

Instead of formal stages, bands will be performing right in the streets (and alleys). There will be ample space for moving and dancing around. The audience is always welcome to join in!

We encourage you to walk, bike, or take public transit to the festival. Feel free to walk (or dance) between the stage areas set up in the McKinley Hill business district.